Legal Services at the Intersection of Business and Life
When starting a business, forming a partnership can be a great, cost-effective way to begin your new venture. Having two or more problem-solvers working on complex business issues can mean more ideas and more productivity, especially in the early stages of your business. Working with a partner also removes the loneliness of being a solo entrepreneur. However, having a partner…
Find a high-quality business insurance policy that has adequate coverage for lawsuits. Employ a skilled attorney with substantial experience working with businesses in your industry. Keep detailed and accurate records so you always have proof to support your assertions. Structure your business so personal and business expenses and liabilities are clearly separate. Ensure your business lives up to its obligations…
Small businesses number 636,842 or 99.5% of Tennessee’s total companies, according to the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Advocacy’s August 2021 report. If you have an entrepreneurial inclination, one option is to buy an existing business rather than hanging up your own shingle. If this sounds appealing to you, you may wonder, What are the pros and…
When you sign a contract, you expect the other party to deliver what they promised. However, not everyone performs perfectly all the time. When that happens, you may wonder if you are entitled to remedies for breach of contract. The attorneys at Batson Nolan PLC are experienced in handling Tennessee contract law matters and can help you understand your rights.…
Strong corporate governance policies can be the glue that holds your business together. Good governance can help business owners develop trust between employees and managers, as well as foster excellent communication between owners and other stakeholders. Developing coherent corporate governance policies not only gets your company started on the right foot, but also creates a lasting model for business success.…
Buying and selling goods, services, and even businesses are how companies get ahead these days. And in this digital economy, it gets easier and easier to find out virtually anything about anyone. That said, there will always be a role for good, old-fashioned due diligence in business. Simply put, some transactions are too valuable and complex to hinge on low-quality…
If you receive an Equal Opportunity Employment Commission (EEOC) Notice of Charge of Discrimination, one of your employees has formally accused you of job discrimination. This is not a time to panic, but it is a time to get organized because you must submit a good response to protect yourself. This is also a time to speak to an attorney…
With the advent of social media, everyone has a public platform to broadcast the details of their lives and their views to the world—your employees have this platform too. What your employees say and do online has the potential to reach over 4 billion social media users across the globe. So what rights do you have as an employer to…
Federal law gives rights to employees regarding pay. These rights come from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). These rights extend to government and private employees, but they do not extend to everyone. Employees who do not have wage rights under the FLSA are “exempt” employees. If you have concerns about employee wage rights under federal law, our experienced and…
If you are planning on starting a business, one of the first legal steps you will need to take is to form a business entity. Taking care of this step now will save you steps later on. And depending on the type of entity you choose, it could also provide you with critical liability protection in the event that something…